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COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
2022 National Merit Scholars from Harvard-Westlake are listed.
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Spooktober Special
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Not Your Costume
Not Your Costume
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Illustrations by Julia Im 23
Coffee Break
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Misrepresentation in Media
RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
SENIOR FESTIVITIES: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.

Football struggles after injuries diminish roster

Leo Saperstein • October 17, 2021

After opening the season with three wins, the football team lost three consecutive games to St. Genevieve High School, Pasadena High School and Burroughs High School. These losses came after injuries...

Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.

Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School

Paul Kurgan • September 15, 2021

The football team lost its first game of the season in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.  The squad dominated the start of the game, leading by a score of 28-21 by the end...

Football defeats Heritage Christian High School in season opener

Kriste An • August 22, 2021

The football team dominated its season opener with a 39-0 victory against Heritage Christian High School Aug. 20.  Wide reciever Jason “JT” Thompson ’22 reflected on the team’s first game and...

Kiki Iriafen 21 looks to shoot the ball in the CIF-SS Division I Championship in 2020.

Good for a Girl

Amelia Scharff • June 1, 2021

At the height of the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, girls basketball player Kiki Iriafen ’21 scoffed at the sight of the pictures of the women's undersupplied weight room posted...

Football ends undefeated season with win against Mary Star of the Sea High School

Andrew Park • April 17, 2021

In the final game of the 2021 football season, the Wolverines defeated Mary Star of the Sea High School 35-7 on Friday, finishing the season with an undefeated record of 6-0, while also going 3-0 in league...

The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

Football team becomes league champions after victory at Rose Bowl

Danny Johnson • April 10, 2021

The football team defeated La Salle High School 58-40 at the historic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena to become Del Rey League champions Friday. It was an offensive shootout, with both teams breaking the...

Football defeats St. Anthony High School on senior night

Charlie Seymour • April 4, 2021

The football team continued its undefeated streak to further its 4-0 record in a 24-0 victory over St. Anthony High School Saturday.  Although the team’s season was postponed from its usual fall...

Football beats El Camino Real High School

Claire Conner • March 28, 2021

The football team beat El Camino Real High School 52-7 to continue its 3-0 streak Friday. They narrowly defeated St. Genevieve High School 20-19 in their season opener on March 12 and beat Salesian High...

Football team defeats Salesian Mustangs

Alex Hahn • March 20, 2021

The football team continued a promising start to their belated season, claiming a dominant victory over Salesian High School in their second game March 19. The Wolverines won 48-29, and they remain undefeated...

Football team wins first game of the season

Amelia Scharff • March 14, 2021

The football team narrowly defeated St. Genevieve High School in their first game of the season Friday at Ted Slavin Field. The Wolverines scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, making the final score...

COVID-19 spike before NFL playoffs sparks discussion within school community

Paul Kurgan • January 4, 2021

The NFL’s COVID-19 crisis was fully exposed during its twelfth week of the season, affecting the school's many passionate fans and forcing the coaching staff to analyze the league's safety protocols...

illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Pandemic impacts college recruitment

Amelia Scharff • August 27, 2020

When Williams College commit Gabby Odoom ’21 got the notification that her spring track and field season was canceled, fear rushed through her body. She wouldn't be able to compete and would lose the...

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